I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects. 

ALSO, You can buy your personal home that is a rehab, fix it up then live there for 2 years.

Is there a point of contact person/business that handles all home investor concerns (general contractor, engineer, etc.)

I personally used Jon McGraw in the past and he is extremely knowledgeable in the field. 

If it crashes hard enough, it impacts your personal finances, your relationships, and even your mental/physical health.With the exceptions of politicians and so-called charities, building wealth typically requires sacrifice and time.

I personally walked and researched every property prior to investing to understand what I was buying, what could be done to add value and what I should expect in cash flow and appreciation.Learning what makes a good investment for you is absolutely necessary. 

Personally, if the property is in a bad area, this will give you headaches no matter what.

.: My question is… Do people promote buying rentals due to some sort of  personal benefit/conflict of interest?

While some strategies may work here, those strategies might not suit you.I don't personally do MTR, STR, co-living, or other nuanced strategies.

Send me a message and we can have a virtual coffee or an in-person coffee if you're around town.